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  • Athelstaneford – a dovecot, an elusive battle, and the legend of Scotland’s flag

    August 14, 2014 /

    What is an English-sounding name like Athelstaneford doing in eastern Scotland? And what does it have to do with our national flag?

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    From the River Awe to Loch Etive

    November 21, 2025

    Saddell Abbey – in the footsteps of Somerled

    January 8, 2019

    Fincharn Castle on Loch Awe

    January 23, 2022
  • Looking at brochs

    July 18, 2014 /

    These impressive buildings were designed to last - but what were they used for?

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    The Ballymeanoch stones, Kilmartin Glen

    March 13, 2016

    Jedburgh Abbey

    October 1, 2015

    Remembering the magic of mistletoe

    December 8, 2019
  • The Battle of Dunnichen

    May 20, 2013 /

    Dunnichen, Dun Nechtain, Nechtansmere - take your pick (or should that be Pict?) We don't know where this battle took place, but we know one thing: the Picts were delighted with the outcome!

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    The mystery of the Kilchoan Cross

    February 27, 2013

    Treasures in a Knapdale wood

    May 29, 2021

    Inveraray Cross

    August 30, 2013
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